2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy and 2007 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 548 kg more than 2007 Mazda 5.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Galaxy | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
